--- title: "Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/holly-lepere-lepere-studio-photographer-pfvwus-pf~469936401 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~469936401.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0813693108c6d9e1_6931-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Santa Barbara, California 93117, United States" latitude: 34.4296 longitude: -119.8612 phone: "(805) 689-2455" website: http://leperestudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 73 last_updated: 2026-08-29 --- # Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer Original Houzz profile: [Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/holly-lepere-lepere-studio-photographer-pfvwus-pf~469936401) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA - **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Southern California - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2021), for Design, Design Photography, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Lepere Studio is a high end commercial photography and design firm headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Our photography and website work consistently receives numerous awards for our clients. Lepere photography has been featured in national publications such as: Sunset Magazine, Garden Design Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens and Traditional Homes magazines, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography - Landscape Photography ### Areas Served - Santa Barbara - Southern California ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 10,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer | | Address | Santa Barbara, California 93117, United States | | Phone | (805) 689-2455 | | Website | http://leperestudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 73 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/holly-lepere-lepere-studio-photographer-pfvwus-pf~469936401) - **Website:** http://leperestudio.com - **Phone:** (805) 689-2455 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2021), for Design, Design Photography, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Stepstone, LLC, Aug. 2017** > The time had come for us to stop purchasing photos of our products from Holly; we hired her for a shoot! Not only does she have fabulous visual sensibilities that translate to her photography, she is a pleasure to work with. Professional, accommodating, and diligent, Holly understood our objectives and delivered excellent results -- beautiful, usable images that accentuate our handcrafted precast concrete product **★★★★★ — Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates, March 2017** > Holly has been our photographer for over 15 years. All of the photos you see on houzz, on our website and all of our p.r. and marketing material were shot by Holly. > > Her work is always beautiful and impeccable. She is a joy to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough. **★★★★★ — Frank Pennino, March 2017** > We have worked with Holly for many years and she has always solved any problems instantly and successfully ! That as well as her creative input helped us with a website that we are proud of !! **★★★★★ — Jen Shively, March 2017** > As a favor Holly assisted me with some food photography - I know, not her usual area of expertise - but she did an amazing job and was able to send out some much-needed images for me on super short notice. I know that her expertise is clearly in landscapes and home design but she actually rocked it with my food photography. A true professional; she was very gracious about my small job. **★★★★★ — RMLA - Rob Maday Landscape Architecture, Inc., March 2017** > Finding and working with Holly has been such a pleasure. Her keen eye always impresses me, as does her professionalism and work product. I always excitedly look forward to the next opportunity to work with her. **★★★★★ — Trillium Enterprises, INC., March 2017** > We have been using Holly to photograph all of our projects for many years now and could not be more happy. Great pictures. Great to work with. I would say check out our sites to see her pictures, but somehow that seems too self-serving:). Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Montecito Landscape, March 2017** > I love working with Holly. She is professional, cheerful and easy to work with. Oh, and very accommodating. Plus, she takes great photos! She also helped me update my website. **★★★★★ — Baker Furniture, Los Angeles, March 2017** > It is such a pleasure to work with Holly! Holly is highly professional yet warm and fun to work with. She has fantastic ideas and works tirelessly to capture the most gorgeous shots. I look forward to working with Holly again and I would highly recommend her! ## Selected projects - [San Carlos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-carlos-pj-vj~2028344) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California - Photos: 31 - Description: The main entrance to this Carmel Valley residence is accessed through a walled courtyard and under a towering oak. The home connects to this courtyard from a covered porch while an exterior stair provides a link to the second floor guest rooms. The kitchen and dining area expands through sliding doors onto a screened porch ‎with its stone fireplace. Between the residence and guest house is the dramatic rear terrace. This space has a firepit, barbeque, sitting fountain, and mountain views. Select… - [Contemporary Hillside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-hillside-home-pj-vj~129595) - Location: Santa Ynez, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: This 3200 square foot second home sits on 10 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley. I incorporated some forms and details from traditional English country cottages but with a contemporary interpretation. A metal roof, steel windows, and crisp detailing combined with the warmth of hardwood flooring and exterior stone makes the home sophisticated and comfortable. Several terraces and a screened porch expand the living areas into the adjacent gardens. - [Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/surfer-s-paradise-hollister-ranch-pj-vj~637033) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: Heaven on earth! All Margie could think of while on this site was, "All I need is a tent out here with this view and I'd be happy." The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains. This place is all about a great outdoor space with just enough house for in case it rains! The pocket sized garden makes a titanic impact bringing a little intimat… - [International Landscaper Designer The Year](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/international-landscaper-designer-the-year-pj-vj~41207) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Uber Green Earthy Contemporary Santa Barbara Home \*Winner of the Gold Medal and the International Landscaper Designer of The Year 2009 for APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) \*Sunset Magazine's Dream Gardens Award, Sustainable Landscaping \*Winner of Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, Large Family Residence - [George Washington Smith's Design Studio in Montecito Ca.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/george-washington-smith-s-design-studio-in-montecito-ca-pj-vj~606047) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Esteemed Architect George Washington Smith Design Studio. The now Great Room of this home was once the Design Studio of GWS. The one-time Studio retains all of GWS’s rich detailing and comprises the heart and soul of the house, looking out onto the surrounding gardens. Formal, yet whimsical, this garden delights the viewer with surprises around each corner. Central lawn and garden, beautiful mosaics and fountains, koi pond, historical statuary all beautifully restored. Visit the website at http:… - [Montecito Italianate Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-italianate-estate-pj-vj~41217) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: A Lovely, Montecito, Italian Estate. An extensive renovation of the entire property was undertaken plus we added a Classic Bocce Ball Court, Veggie Garden, Rose Garden and a Brick Patio. - [Modern Drought Tolerant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-drought-tolerant-pj-vj~2509162) - Location: Carpinteria, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: Modern, drought tolerant landscape design can be approached in a number of ways. This home is a work of art; sleek and modern with accents of wood, copper, concrete and stone. Set in an Oak Woodland, our assignment was to up-date the landscape design to complement the house. The existing landscape was filled with hedges, clipped within an inch of their lives. These walls of plants were heavy and dense, blocked distant views and just weren't all that attractive. Landscapes for Modern architecture… - [Montecito Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-modern-pj-vj~2377183) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 10 - [Eclectic Santa Barbara Townhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-santa-barbara-townhome-pj-vj~2391543) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 19 - [Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-house-pj-vj~2391571) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Valley Club](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valley-club-pj-vj~2377199) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 37 - Description: This was a super fun project to photograph for Santa Barbara landscape architect, Rob Maday. We brought in a wonderful stylist, Shannon Neels, for the photo shoot. - [Grand View, Los Angeles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-view-los-angeles-pj-vj~2377086) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: I photographed this stunning remodel for the very talented Lauren Shadid in Los Angeles. She is was responsible for all aspects of new architecture and interior design. - [Santa Barbara Canyon Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-canyon-garden-pj-vj~1392217) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - Description: I photographed this dramatic remodel for Grace Design. - [Hollister Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollister-ranch-pj-vj~1354257) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: This unique portfolio project was photographed at Hollister Ranch for Grace Design Associates. - [Winding Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winding-creek-pj-vj~2377256) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 40 - Description: This beautiful project was photographed for landscape architect Rob Maday. The garden has been featured in Garden Design magazine. - [Santa Barbara Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2376254) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: I photographed this custom interior design for the lovely Santa Barbara designer, Jessica Risko Smith. - [Mediterranean Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-cottage-pj-vj~2377323) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 43 - [Santa Barbara Colorful Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barbara-colorful-canyon-pj-vj~1392219) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Hope Ranch Estate, Terra Bella](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hope-ranch-estate-terra-bella-pj-vj~1380096) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [San Roque Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-roque-modern-pj-vj~2377169) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 10 [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/holly-lepere-lepere-studio-photographer-pfvwus-pf~469936401) ## Community Q&A **Q: source for table?** *(in Photo Questions)* Loveeeee the table. Please source when possible. A: I photographed this project for the very talented Lauren Shadid. Please reach out to her for source requests: https://www.houzz.com/pro/laurenshadid/lauren-shadid-architecture-and-interiors **Q: Love the tall yellow flowers. What are they?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The local name for Kangaroo Paw is nol-la-mara (Nyoongar name) and Monkey Paw. **Q: Dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the dimensions of pool house and bathroom? Half bath? A: I'm not sure. I photographed this property for the landscape architect. **Q: Lovely Spa** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the cedar spa? A: Thanks for the compliment. I'm sorry I don't know the manufacturer. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-29.*